Lenox Eternal White Porcelain Coffee Mug

This elegant 14-ounce coffee mug is crafted from high-fired porcelain with a white body that absorbs less than 0.5% water, meeting the definition of porcelain or china under HTS Chapter 69. It features a classic design for everyday use or gifting, classified specifically under 6911.10.45.00 as a mug for serving beverages.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14%+10.0%24%
🇲🇽Mexico14%+10.0%24%
🇨🇦Canada14%+10.0%24%
🇩🇪Germany14%+10.0%24%
🇯🇵Japan14%+10.0%24%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6912.00.46.00Lower: 19.8% vs 24%

If made of stoneware rather than porcelain

Stoneware absorbs up to 3% water and is naturally opaque, falling under porcelain/earth alternatives in 6912.

6913.10.50.00Lower: 17.5% vs 24%

If statuettes or ornamental, not functional tableware

Shifts to decorative ceramic statues if primarily ornamental rather than for serving beverages.

6911.10.35Higher: 43.5% vs 24%

If part of a specified set with plates, saucers, etc.

Available in specified sets with required articles like 12 plates changes to set classification based on aggregate value.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify water absorption ≤0.5% via ASTM C373 test to confirm porcelain classification and avoid reclassification as earthenware

Include lab certification of material composition; ensure no metal handles that could shift to Chapter 82

Declare as individual mugs, not sets, unless meeting specified set criteria with plates, cups, etc

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